It is with great sadness that we have to announce that on Thursday 3rd March John Thomas suddenly passed away. John had not been well for some time but his sudden death has shocked us all. The precise details are not yet known but JT was admitted to hospital on Thursday after a fall at home and whilst in hospital he suffered a cardiac arrest and could not be resuscitated. Our thoughts are with John’s family and we remember all of the great times we had with John, a man who bludgeoned his way into Budgie in 1979 adding a freshness and vitality to the band that resulted in many memorable live performances and recordings. An extremely talented guitarist respected and admired by other musicians with a stage presence that never failed to please. John will be missed by many especially the lucky people who got to work with him and become his friends. So from your Budgie mates Burke, Steve and Paul and everyone associated with Budgie over the years, God bless JT and lets hope that where you are now there are Marshall amps with a volume control that goes up to 11.

The first five Budgie albums are being re released on 180g vinyl. All orders received by the 10th of October will receive signed copies.
Collect all 5 of the albums: Budgie, Squawk, Never Turn Your Back On A Friend, In For The Kill and Bandolier!

Due to a technical issue with the mailshot – the deadline for the signed copy has been extended to the 10th of October 2014

We are pleased to be able to announce that the final CD in the remaster series Deliver Us From Evil will be available from 25th November. It has a twelve page booklet with recent reminiscences of 1982 from Burke, John and Steve and has the following bonus tracks:

I’d like to say sorry to all the Polish and Czech fans for the recent cancellation of the tour dates. This is because I became ill just before the tour began and had to have emergency surgery in Poland. I’m now recovering at home and I don’t yet know what the future holds.Thanks to all those who supported me particulary the Polish surgeons. Thanks also to all those who sent messgaes and thanks to God the Father and Jesus Christ my saviour and the Holy Spirit.

The long awaited Impeckable remaster is now on sale. It will have a 12 page booklet and bonus tracks including video promos of Pyramids and Smile Boy Smile. All orders received by 18th September will receive a signed copy.